“O Thou who dost hear prayer, to Thee all men come.” Psalm 65:2 Quiet Times by Larry Burkett Sometimes my life is so hectic that it is difficult for me to schedule quiet times, but I believe it is absolutely imperative for a continued spiritual walk with the Lord that we have these quiet times. […]
“The prayer of the upright is His delight.” (Proverbs 15:8) Powerful Prayer by Larry Burkett When Jesus’ disciples attempted to cast out a demon, they couldn’t. Then Jesus came along and cast it out, and the disciples asked, “Lord, why were we unable to do this?” Jesus replied, “Only by prayer and fasting can you […]
“Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.” (1 Corinthians 4:2 NKJV) Manage Well by Chuck Bentley With December just around the corner, there’s a resolution for the coming year that I hope you’ll consider. It’s summed up in two words: manage well. Here are some tips to help you be successful. […]
“Just tell me what to do and I will do it, Lord. As long as I live, I’ll wholeheartedly obey.” (Psalm 119:33 TLB) Deeper Relationship by Larry Burkett From the first day that I accepted Christ as my Savior, I made this commitment to the Lord: “God, You know that I’m an ignorant person; I […]
“What sort of people ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness.” (2 Peter 3:11) Too Busy To Serve by Larry Burkett Nothing interferes with our ability to serve God more than our need to earn a living. The simple truth is most Americans are too busy to serve God. We have grown complacent […]
“Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds” (Proverbs 27:23 NIV) Budgeting Myths and Truths by Chuck Bentley It’s easy to say “I can’t” when you’re faced with a difficult task, but when it comes to handling money, what’s comfortable and routine isn’t always best. Take budgeting, for […]
“The word of the Lord came to Jonah. . . saying, ‘Arise, go to Nineveh the great city, and cry against it, for their wickedness has come up before Me” (Jonah 1:1-2) Wrong Decision by Larry Burkett We are servants of the Most High God and He has the right to tell us what to […]
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” Matthew 5:3 Poor in Spirit by Larry Burkett When I think about the poor in spirit I think of the contrast between the humble and the haughty. Jesus was not talking about the physically poor but those who were humble. Since He […]
“Godliness actually is a means of great gain, when accompanied by contentment . . . If we have food and covering, with these we shall be content” (1 Timothy 6:6-8) Contentment by Larry Burkett Contentment does not mean complacency. Complacency means that I have a problem that I could change, but I don’t put forth […]
Hear, my son, and accept my sayings, and the years of your life will be many” (Proverbs 4:10) Long Life by Larry Burkett God gave us a promise: If we would put into practice the principles He teaches, we would have a long life. I believe that the illnesses we have are a result of […]
